Entries in 'olympics' (31)

Nintendo gets Sonic exclusivity, new Olympics game

Nintendo gets Sonic exclusivity, new Olympics game

Sonic The Hedgehog will continue to find a home on Nintendo formats as the platform holder announced an exclusive new partnership with Sega.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 17th 2013 at 3:22PM in News
UK CHARTS: Third No.1 for London 2012

UK CHARTS: Third No.1 for London 2012

The Olympics may be over for the rest of us but not for Sega, which enjoyed a third week at the top of the charts with its London 2012 tie-in.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 13th 2012 at 9:59AM in News
UK CHARTS: London 2012 still ahead of the competition

UK CHARTS: London 2012 still ahead of the competition

Sega takes a second Gold media at UK retail as its official Olympics tie-in holds onto the No.1 spot of the GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 6th 2012 at 9:59AM in News
UK CHARTS: Olympics cheer drives Sega's London 2012 to top spot

UK CHARTS: Olympics cheer drives Sega's London 2012 to top spot

With the nation high on the triumph that was Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony, Sega is celebrating chart triumph with London 2012: The Official Video Game climbing to No.1.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 30th 2012 at 9:57AM in News

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Busy summer will give games retail the cold shoulder

Busy summer will give games retail the cold shoulder

It's not just a lack of games that will hurt the market this summer – retailers fear the upcoming Jubilee, Euros and Olympics will keep customers away from the High ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 25th 2012 at 10:10AM in News
BBC Sport app confirmed for PS3, Sony Bravia TVs

BBC Sport app confirmed for PS3, Sony Bravia TVs

Sony’s multimedia credentials have been given a big boost this morning with news of a dedicated BBC Sport app heading to PS3 and connected Sony Bravia TVs.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 10:13AM in News
Minister dampens Sunday trading hours hopes

Minister dampens Sunday trading hours hopes

Hopes of a more permanent relaxation of Britain’s tough Sunday trading laws appear to have been dashed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 1st 2012 at 1:43PM in News
The Tube to get Wi-Fi before London Olympics

The Tube to get Wi-Fi before London Olympics

The London Underground will gain Wi-Fi access in time for the 2012 Olympic Games, according to Transport for London.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 25th 2012 at 10:47AM in News

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Sega officially confirms London 2012 tie-in

Sega officially confirms London 2012 tie-in

Deep breath – London 2012: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games has been officially announced by Sega.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 17th 2012 at 2:39PM in News
London getting Europe's largest Wi-FI network for Olympics

London getting Europe's largest Wi-FI network for Olympics

Mobile network O2 is to provide free wi-fi access across the London boroughs of Chelsea, Westminster and Kensington as part of a roll out that aims to become Europe's largest ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 9th 2012 at 11:37AM in News
Angry Birds to hit the Olympics?

Angry Birds to hit the Olympics?

Today’s most iconic games franchise is about to gate crash the London 2012 Olympics, MCV understands.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 28th 2011 at 7:55AM in News
Olympic-sized TV spend for Mario & Sonic

Olympic-sized TV spend for Mario & Sonic

There will be no escaping Mario & Sonic this Christmas as Sega ramps up its TV ad push.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 26th 2011 at 11:29AM in News

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No London Games Festival in 2011

No London Games Festival in 2011

UK video games trade body UKIE has announced that there will be no London Games Festival this year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 8th 2011 at 12:37PM in News
November release for Mario & Sonic’s new Olympic game

November release for Mario & Sonic’s new Olympic game

As you’re no doubt aware, yesterday marked one year to the day until the beginning of the London 2012 Olympics, and Sega has used to hype to announce a release ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 28th 2011 at 3:50PM in News
Mario & Sonic Olympics out November

Mario & Sonic Olympics out November

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games will hit UK shelves on Wii this November.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jun 30th 2011 at 4:58PM in News

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Official London Olympics game revealed

Official London Olympics game revealed

Sega has confirmed that it will next year release an official game to tie-in with the 2012 Olympics.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 1st 2011 at 10:22AM in News
Mario & Sonic heading to London Olympics

Mario & Sonic heading to London Olympics

Iconic duo Mario and Sonic will join forces for an officially licensed title based on next year's London Olympics.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 21st 2011 at 4:18PM in News
Creative Assembly making Olympics game?

Creative Assembly making Olympics game?

Just 24 hours after it was suggested that RTS maestros Creative Assembly was developing a new sports title, anonymous sources have now claimed the project in question is an ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 20th 2010 at 2:22PM in News
Mario & Sonic Winter Olympics sells 6m

Mario & Sonic Winter Olympics sells 6m

One of the most successful IP marriages of recent times continues to perform for Sega at retail with news that Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games has now ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 19th 2010 at 10:35AM in News
Bayonetta sales hit 1.1m

Bayonetta sales hit 1.1m

Platinum Games’ much applauded hack ‘n’ slash title Bayonetta has sold a total of 1.1m units worldwide since it went on sale in October last year (in Japan).

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 5th 2010 at 2:00PM in News
Mario and Sonic marketing push kicks off

Mario and Sonic marketing push kicks off

Mario and Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games may be a few months from launch, but publisher Sega has already begun its ‘biggest ever’ marketing campaign for the title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 3rd 2009 at 12:44PM in News
Sega dates Mario & Sonic’s winter outing

Sega dates Mario & Sonic’s winter outing

Publisher Sega has revealed that Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games, the existence of which was exclusively broken by MCV’s sister site CasualGaming.biz, will be released in Europe ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 13th 2009 at 5:32PM in News
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games confirmed

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games confirmed

Publisher Sega has announced that Mario and Sonic will unite once again this Christmas on Wii and DS.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 12th 2009 at 2:24PM in News
New Mario and Sonic confirmed

New Mario and Sonic confirmed

Sega will publish a sequel to Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, based on the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 11th 2009 at 10:05AM in News